Andy Musser

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Andy Musser (born December 28, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA) was a broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1976 to 2001.

26 years (1976-2001), all with the Phillies, and retired…The longtime member of the Phillies broadcast booth replaced By Saam, who retired after 38 years of broadcasting in Philadelphia, in 1976… Teamed with Harry Kalas and Richie Ashburn for more than 20 years… Before arriving in Philadelphia, he worked as a member of the KSDO radio staff in San Diego where he broadcast San Diego Chargers' football games… From 1965-71, he worked at WCAU radio and television in Philadelphia, broadcasting Eagles football and 76ers basketball… Only missed two games while with Phillies because of health, both due to laryngitis… While working for CBS-TV from 1971-74, covered World Series, Super Bowl, a Final Four and the Masters…Graduated from Syracuse University in 1959… Winner of Junior Sportscaster Award in 1956 and, at the age of 18, worked several innings of a Phillies game with Saam and Gene Kelly.